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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.76, 206.65 and 118.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.76, 206.65 and 118.62 is: 163.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.76 : 206.65 = 118.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.76/206.65 = 118.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.76x = 206.65 × 118.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.76x = 24,512.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,512.82/149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.68

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